About the role#
The Mining Engineering Co-Op Student supports the drill and blast operations team at the Greenstone Mine. You will report to the Senior Drill & Blast Coordinator for a work term beginning in January 2027. This position involves both office-based planning and field-based inspections to support our production goals.
What you'll do#
- Design drill patterns for production drills using Deswik.OPDB software.
- Create explosives loading instructions and electronic blasting sequences in ViewShot3D.
- Monitor drilling and loading progress to ensure quality.
- Inspect drill and blast performance directly in the field.
- Film, document, and evaluate the results of blasts.
- Coordinate information between engineering and operations groups.
- Assist the Short-Range Planning and Survey teams with drawings, reports, and data entry.
- Maintain organized document control for all engineering plans.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Engineering program.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- A strong commitment to safety and rigorous attention to detail.
- Excellent English communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A valid driver's license.
- Previous mine site experience is an asset, especially in open-pit, hard rock, or gold mining environments.
Location & details#
- Location: Geraldton, Ontario.
- Schedule: 14:14 fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) rotation.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
About Equinox Gold Corp.
Equinox Gold Corp. is a gold mining business. It operates long-life mines in Canada and across the Americas. The company maintains a pipeline of development and expansion projects to support its growth. It is a public company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, with between 5,001 and 10,000 employees.
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